Ameren Thanksgiving Day Parade: Thursday

By frugalouis On November 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment

This Thursday marks the 2th anniversary of the Ameren Thanksgiving Day Parade in St. Louis, and this year the Harlem Globetrotters are appearing as Honorary Grand Marshals! Either head downtown to see the even live, or tune in to channel 4 to watch from the coziness of your own living room. Ameren Thanksgiving Day Parade [...]

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Trade in Halloween Candy for Cash! November 3

By frugalouis On October 31, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Once again this year, Pediatric Dentistry in Sunset Hills is holding a “candy buy-back” program. Thursday, November 3 8 AM – 6 PM 3555 Sunset Office Dr., Suite 210 For each pound “sold”, the child will receive a dollar, with a maximum of $5 per child. Collected candy will be sent to troops overseas. As [...]

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Veterans Parade and Festival in Forest Park: Saturday-Monday

By frugalouis On August 31, 2011 · Leave a Comment

I love the fact that there are so many fun festivals at this time of year! It seems as if every weekend there’s at least one good festival to consider. Yay! Labor Day weekend 2011 marks the first Veterans Festival in St. Louis’s Forest Park. This will be a great chance to take the kids [...]

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Maplewood Maple Days: September 1-4

By frugalouis On August 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Labor Day weekend means an extra day to spend as a family! Fun times! Maplewood’s Maple Days are running at the “Rocketship Park”  (Deer Creek Park) throughout the holiday weekend: Thursday, September 1, 5-10 PM Friday, September 2, 5-11 PM Saturday, September 3, 1-11 PM Sunday, September 4, 1-10PM Carnival rides, food, entertainment, and the [...]

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Barnyard Olympics at Eckert’s in Belleville: September 3-5

By frugalouis On August 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Here’s a way to have some family fun this Labor Day Weekend: Eckert’s in Belleville will be having their annual Barnyard Olympics Saturday through Monday, September 3-5, 10-5 daily Free parking and admission Purchased tickets are required for carnival rides Free live music, contests, animal events, and so much fun! …and don’t forget, the apples are [...]

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Free Family Fourth of July Celebration

By frugalouis On July 1, 2011 · Leave a Comment

St. John’s Church in Ellisville is holding a free family Fourth of July celebration, and you are invited! This seems like a great way to get in some fireworks without fighting enormous crowds. St. John’s Church, 15800 Manchester Rd., Ellisville, 63011 Monday, July 4, 6-10 PM Free! Food (as long as it lasts), parking, live [...]

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St. Louis Area July 4th Events

By frugalouis On June 29, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Since it’s just not feasible for me to research and report the area fireworks and festivities this year, I want to make sure to send you someplace that has done just that! STLToday has put together a listing of Independence Day events, so be sure to check it out as you plan your holiday weekend. [...]

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Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festival: Saturday

By frugalouis On May 4, 2011 · Leave a Comment

It’s Cinco de Mayo time of year, which means lots of yummy Mexican food and the Cherokee Street Parade! Head down to the parade route along Cherokee/Nebraska/Utah/Iowa/Texas streets before the march begins at 1:11 PM to get a view of the craziness.* From 11-9:30 on Saturday, May 7,  you can enjoy live music and festivities, [...]

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Free Rides for Mom on Faust Park Carousel: Sunday

By frugalouis On May 4, 2011 · Leave a Comment

The Carousel at Faust Park is offering free rides to moms this Sunday, Mother’s Day! Other riders over 12 months are $1 each, and the Carousel will be open from 10-4. Maybe if it’s a lovely day you can enjoy a picnic and a romp on the fantastic playground, with a little break for some [...]

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Free Admission for Moms to the Magic House: Sunday

By frugalouis On May 2, 2011 · Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Mother’s Day with little ones in your life, a day at the Magic House might actually sound appealing. Let the little guys run off their energy, and maybe Dad can be on duty while you sip a drink at the cafe. The Magic House is offering Free [...]

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